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A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Ecos de Luaré

A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Ecos de Luaré both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) is 5 years older than Ecos de Luaré (2026). Ecos de Luaré is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than A YEAR OF SPRINGS (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS

Choose A YEAR OF SPRINGS if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. A YEAR OF SPRINGS launched in 2021.

Choose Ecos de Luaré

Choose Ecos de Luaré if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ecos de Luaré launched in 2026.

Both A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Ecos de Luaré sit in Indie on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, and Mouse Only Option, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

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A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Ecos de Luaré — Steam metadata comparison
A YEAR OF SPRINGS — Steam game coverA YEAR OF SPRINGSEcos de Luaré — Steam game coverEcos de Luaré
Released20212026
GenresIndie, Simulation, CasualIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price4.99 USD3.99 USD
Steam reviews99.7% positive (611 reviews)—
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersnpckcTreelight Atelier

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A YEAR OF SPRINGS vs Ecos de Luaré — FAQ

Should I play A YEAR OF SPRINGS or Ecos de Luaré first?
If you want chronology, A YEAR OF SPRINGS (2021) came out before Ecos de Luaré (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are A YEAR OF SPRINGS and Ecos de Luaré similar?
They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does A YEAR OF SPRINGS run on Steam Deck?
Yes — A YEAR OF SPRINGS is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Ecos de Luaré doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.